Wow
Moving on the floor now babe you're a bird of paradise
Cherry ice cream smile I suppose it's very nice
With a step to your left and a flick to the right
You catch that mirror way out west
You know you're something special and you look like you're the best

Her name is Rio and she dances on the sand
Just like that river twisting through a dusty land
And when she shines she really shows you all she can
Oh Rio Rio dance across the Rio Grande

I've seen you on the beach and I've seen you on t.v.
Two, of a billion stars it means so much to me
Like a birthday or a pretty view
But then I'm sure that you know it's just for you

Hey now (wow) look at that did he nearly run you down
At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive you make me feel
Alive, alive, alive

I'll take my chance 'cause luck is on my side
I tell you something I know what you're thinking
I tell you something I know what you're thinking

Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand
I might find her if I'm looking like I can
Oh Rio Rio hear them shout across the land
From mountains in the north down to the Rio Grande



Lyrics submitted by Boonechic_21

Track duration: 05:37

"Rio" as written by Roger Andrew Taylor, John Taylor, Andy Taylor, Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

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    General Comment:Okay America is what they say it's about, but what's the part about the man almost running her down and the "I know what you're thinking" part???
    Flag Jeffstaron January 11, 2013   Link
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    My Interpretation:He "sees" her everywhere because she's always on his mind. He's even thinking of getting the law involved and tying the knot. He thinks that his love is so obvious that she can see it coming a mile away, but she probably doesn't even know he exists.
    Flag Sunsetpupon November 04, 2012   Link
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    Lyric Correction:At this moment, the lyrics above are for "View to a Kill", instead of "Rio"! Correct lyrics on "Rio [DVD]".
    Flag soboton June 26, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:I always figured it was about kidnapping a supermodel/pornstar. The first two verses are him obsessing in a John Hinckley-loves-Jodie Foster way, believing that him seeing her everywhere ("I've seen you on the beach and I've seen you on TV") is a sign and her sex-kitten attitude is meant just for him, and in the "at the end of the drive, the lawmen arrive, you make me feel alive...I'll take my chance, cuz luck is on my side or something..." is the thrill he's feeling after abducting this model/pornstar and running from the cops.

    Otherwise, how do the verses about police arriving fit in with a love for a woman or America?
    Flag ProfessorKnowItAllon September 14, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:There is a song by Deadsy called "She Likes Big Words" that has a keyboard part that is very similar to the one in here. John Taylor even guests on it.
    Flag samwaltonon March 02, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:I've heard that it's about America also. Another idea I heard is that it's about each of the band members' idea of a "dream girl." Either way, awesome song! Love it.
    Flag LustyBucketson January 12, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:I don't know. I've always thought it was about a porn star. America? Porn star? Hmm, not much of a real difference there now really. No, but really. I heard it was about a porn star. I almost wonder if the song is pointing out the self-obsession of being '#1'?
    Flag capellaon August 11, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:of course, everyone loves duran duran, they kick ass.
    Flag wackydeli3on February 01, 2006   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:i love this song, which is kinda weird considering my playlist is full of stuff like darkthrone, slayer, and cannibal corpse.
    Flag edgeinsbuddyon May 11, 2005   Link
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    General Comment:Yeah, the girl symbolizes their desire to conquer America. I also thought that the river could be like a mirage because it flows "through a dusty land".
    Flag Canadaon March 20, 2005   Link

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